Posted by Dave (207.204.137.7) on November 10, 2002 at 17:18:03:
This is a great web site and definitely encourages experimentation. To assist those who are not mechanically inclined, why not ask for suggestions from the group as to the best design for a support for a wheel and various wheel type options and post them on your site. I spent a lot of time and money coming up with a solid braced support and a way to make a wheel from which I can experiment. It's not pretty, but is functional. Items such as a source for bearings, type and size of main shaft etc. Once a solid support and balanced wheel are made, experimentation is the next step. A 3 foot wheel on a support takes quite a bit of room but needs to be wide enough to get your hands and tools in make adjustments. Currently, there is nothing out there and it would be a plus for your website. Maybe we can submit various support and wheel designs. I am willing to submit a picture of mine if requested and also give dimensions and sources for parts. If various designs were submitted, the experimenter can pick the one he wants to work with. maybe some day we can solve Bessler's Wheel.
Interested?